Dalvin Cook Fantasy

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook had nine carries for 18 yards in a 27-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He added six catches on eight targets for eight yards. Cook was continuously stymied by unrelenting 49ers' defensive front as the Vikings' offensive line was simply overmatched. This was an absolutely miserable ending to what was a great campaign for the third-year back, as he tallied 1,135 yards and 13 rushing touchdowns at 4.5 yards per carry during the regular season. Look for the Vikings to explore extending Cook in the offseason as he proved to be a top-tier back in the rush-heavy offense.

Jan. 11th • 8:26 PM

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was fed 31 touches and turned them into 130 yards and two touchdowns in a wild-card win. He travels cross country on five days rest to face the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round -- a team that ranks 11th in rush DVOA but has given up at least 100 rushing yards a whopping 12 times this season. They've only allowed seven rushing touchdowns and will be getting star linebacker Kwon Alexander (pectoral) back from injury. Few backs in the league can match Cook's gamescript-proof volume and production, and the Vikings will assuredly be looking to feature him again in this one. Though his efficiency may see a downtick, the offense revolves around Cook and he can be used as a volume-based cash and tournament DFS option.

Jan. 9th • 8:55 PM

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook rushed 28 times for 94 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-20 Wild Card round win over the New Orleans Saints. He also caught three of five targets for 36 yards in the victory. Cook rushed for a 3.4 yards per carry average but definitely made his presence known as he was a huge part of the Vikings' gameplan, as expected. Cook will actually have an easier matchup next week against the San Francisco 49ers Defense, where he will be likely to approach at least 25 touches as the feature of the offense. He remains an elite start in all formats.

Jan. 5th • 5:16 PM